Vehicle-seat



(No Model.)

J. F. GOODRIOH.

VEHICLE SEAT.

No. 436,129. Patented Sept. 9, 1890.

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VEHICL SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters P s EAT.

atent No. 436,129, dated September 9, 1890.

Application filed April 24, 1890. Serial No. 349,303. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, JOSEPH F. GOODRICH, of New Haven, in the county of New Haven and State of Connecticut, have invented new Improvements in Convertible Vehicles; and I do hereby declare the following, when taken in connection with accompanying drawings, and the letters of reference marked thereon, to be a full, clear, and exact description of the same, and which said drawings constitute part of this specification, and represent, in

Figure 1, a view in side elevation showing the application of my invention to a twoseated jump-seat carriage, represented with the jump-seat jumped forward to convert the vehicle into a single-seated buggy, in which the folding extension virtually forms in its folded adjustment the back of the vehicle-v body, and Fig. 2, a similar view of the vehicle converted into a dos-a-dos for riding back to back, for which purpose the folding extension is unfolded or let down to form a footrest, the back of the front seat let down to form the additional seat and the lazy-back elevated to take its place. Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the vehicle converted into a two-seated carriage 'by jumping the jumpseat back, at which time the folding extension is retained in its folded position. Fig.4 is a view, partly in perspective and partly in vertical section, of the jump-seat, showing the inside of the same and the folding extension. Fig. 5 is a View in rear elevation of the vehicle with the parts in the adjustment shown by Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a similar view with the foot-rest let down and broken away to show the central opening in the panel, forming the back of the j ump-seat support.

This invention relates to an improvement in that class of vehicles which are convertible for riding back to back, and is applicable to carriages, sleighs, and particularly to those having jump-seats, the object being to increase the range of conversion and the capacity of the vehicle, and at the same time preserving it in a very compact and attractive form by a simple, strong, cheap, and durable construction.

With these ends in View my invention consists in a folding extension made in one or more parts and hinged at its lower edge to the body of the vehicle, at or near the rear edge thereof, and folding upward into its retired position, in which it virtually merges into the vehicle-body, and downward and backward into itsoperative position, in which it constitutes an extension of the body and forms a foot-rest for persons riding backward in the conversion of the vehicleinto a dos-a-. dos.

My invention further consists in certain ing a central opening and a cross-piece H,

the latter being secured by hinges I to a stationary cross-piece J, forming a part of the vehicle-body, and located at the rear end thereof. Two brace-irons K K hinged to the jump-seat and to the vehicle-body guide the seat as it is jumped forward and support it when it is jumped back. The construction thus far described is not new in itself, broadly, with me.

My present invention consists in a folding extension, and, as herein shown, is composed of two parts L and M hinged together, the former and lower part being secured by hinges N to the cross-beam J, before mentioned, so that the cross-piece H works over and independently of it, the hinges I and N being in line and virtually working on the same center. The said extension is let into the openingin the panel G of the framed support of the j ump-seat, and therein supported by a ledge G formed at the edge of the said opening. Under this construction the extension forms a removable panel in the back of the said support, and is normally secured in place by a lock P, or equivalent means. Two jointed stay-rods Q, connecting the ends of the part M of the extension with the respective side pieces G G, support the extension in its un folded and operative position, as shown by Fig. 2 of the drawings.

u p u m Two screws R and S, one having an enlarged head depressed in its center and one having a squared pointed head adapted to enter the depression in the head of the other screw, are employed for supporting the hinged back E of the jump-seat when the same is turned down. They may, however, be replaced by any other devices suitable to the purpose. The extension is normally folded and secured in that adjustment so as to virtually merge into the lines of the vehiclebody, as shown by Figs. 1 and 3 of the drawings, where the extensionforms a finish for the rear end of the body. When, however, it is desired to convert the vehicle into a dos-a-dos, the j ump-seat is jumped over upon the front seat, the extension unfolded and let down to form a foot-rest constituting a prolongation of the vehicle-body, the back of the j limp-seat let down and the lazy-back of the front seat turned up, as shown by Fig. 2 of the drawings.

If desired, my improved extension may be adapted to fold up against the back of a seat or aseat-support, and so virtually merge into the vehicle-body instead of being used as a panel, as herein shown. Myinvention is not therefore limited to use with two-seated vehicles or with jump-seats. As herein shown, the extension is made in two pieces, hinged together. If desired, however, it may be made of one piece and either straight or curved, or it may be made of more than two pieces, its shape and construction depending upon the form and lines of the vehicle-body.

I would therefore have it understood that I do not limit myself to the exact construction herein shown and described, but hold myself at. liberty to make such alterations therein as fairly fall within the spirit and scope of my invention. I am aware, however, that a folding extension adapted to be let down to form a foot-rest for persons riding backward is not broadly now.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. Ina jump-seat vehicle convertiblefor riding dos-a-dos, the combination,with a j um pseat having a hinged back, of a hinged extension combined with the said seat, so as to move therewith as the same takes its several positions, and adapted to be let down to form a foot-rest for persons riding backward, substantially as described.

2. In a jump-seat vehicle convertible for riding dos-a-dos, the combination, with a seat having a hinged back and attached to a framed support open at the back, of ahinged extension adapted to be folded into the back of the said support and to be unfolded and let down to form a foot-rest for persons riding backward, substantially as described.

3. In a two-seated jump'seat vehicle convertible for riding dos-a-dos, the combination, with a jump-seat having a framed support, the panel in the back whereof has a central opening, of a hinged extension adapted to be folded into the said opening in the panel of the. support and to be let down to form a footrest .for persons riding backward, substanti ally as described.

JOSEPH F. eooDRIon.

\Vitnesses:

GEo. D. SEYMOUR, FRED O. EARLE. 

